The Oyo State Police Command has paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a family of six at Oloba Village in Lagelu Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects were identified as Hammed Akinbami, Ojo Akinbami and Padonu Edward.

The command said the suspects allegedly invaded the residence of Ifeanyi Chukwu, his wife and their four children on September 22, 2026, armed with a locally made Dane gun, two cutlasses and a wooden club.

Police: Attack Linked to Damaged Phone

According to the police, the suspects allegedly attacked the family in retaliation for damage to a mobile phone belonging to one of them.

The command alleged that the suspects robbed the family of ₦200,000, a motorcycle, a Doma machine with chainsaw and a spraying machine during the attack.

Police further alleged that the suspects used a wooden club to kill four members of the family.

The command said the two children who initially survived the attack were later taken to the Osun River, where their hands and legs were allegedly tied before they were thrown into the water.

Woman’s Remains Recovered

The police said the remains of the woman had been recovered from the river, while efforts were continuing to locate and recover the remains of the other family members.

The command said the suspects were still being investigated to establish their individual roles in the alleged attack and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The suspects’ arrest followed intelligence received by the command on October 2 concerning the September 22 incident.

Police Parade Other Suspects

The command also paraded three other suspects over an alleged armed robbery at Wofun Olodo, Ibadan, during which 44-year-old Rukayat Wahab was reportedly killed.

The suspects were identified as Oluwatobi Akinrinola, Mathew Okunola and Ibrahim Rabiu.

Police said the suspects allegedly robbed their victims of mobile phones, wristwatches, $400 and other valuables estimated at ₦3.493 million.

An iPhone 7 Plus belonging to one of the victims was reportedly recovered from the suspects, while surviving victims allegedly identified them during an identification parade.

Suspected Fake Doctor Also Paraded

In another case, the command paraded Benjamin Adeniyi, described as an auxiliary nurse, for allegedly practising medicine as a doctor without the required qualifications and professional training.

Police said Adeniyi allegedly admitted that he had been practising as a medical doctor since 2022 despite lacking the necessary qualifications.

The command also accused him of operating two hospitals under the name LIFE IS GOOD in Olodo and Academy areas of Ibadan, where he allegedly provided medical services, including fertility treatment.

According to the police, investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of his activities and identify patients who may have been exposed to risks.

Investigation Continues

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said investigations into the three cases were ongoing.

Ayanlade said the command was working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incidents and apprehend any other persons who might have been involved.

He added that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice.